experience Rochester

From our city’s rich history to the plethora of activities, businesses, and dining options, there’s plenty of things to do in Rochester before you attend one of our performances!

Grace & Disgrace is the Official Hospitality Sponsor of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

17 Richmond Street
(585) 730-4381

$$ - Cocktail bar
Intimate cocktail bar for classic and creative drinks, plus small plates.

 

Restaurants

Branca Midtown

280 E Broad St #100 · In Tower280

(585) 434-5243

$$$ · Italian
Relaxed Italian restaurant serving pizza, classic mains & cocktails in a contemporary space

REDD

24 Winthrop St

(585) 483-7333

$$ · Wine Bar
Haute restaurant serving California wine country-inspired fare & wine in a sleek, roomy environment.

Drifters

155 E Main St – in the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown

(585) 454-3999

$$ · American
American comfort foods & bar classics in a relaxed hotel dining room with beer & local spirits.

Stromboli Express

130 East Ave

(585) 546-2121

$ · Pizza
Easygoing pizzeria with limited sidewalk seating spotlighting New York–style pies & stromboli.

Chick'n Out

37 Charlotte St

(585) 232-2468

$ – Chicken
Counter-serve eatery known for its fried chicken and mac and cheese, with take-out available.

Gio's Prime 26 Steakhouse

26 Broadway · in the Inn On Broadway

(585) 232-3595

$$$S · Steak
A fine-dining restaurant featuring in house Dry-Aged Steak, American and Japanese Wagyu, and Seafood

Max Bar & Bistro at Eastman Place

25 Gibbs St

(585) 697-0491

$$$ · Fine Dining
Upscale, seasonal American cuisine served in classy surrounds with a lounge & atrium.

Veneto Pizza & Pasta

318 East Ave

(585) 454-5444

$$ · Italian
Classic Italian entrees, wood-fired pizzas, beer & wine are served in a stylish brick-walled space.

Pane Vino on the River

175 N Water St

(585) 232-6090

$$$ · Italian
Italian fare served in a quaint eatery with a fireplace, tree-topped courtyard & weekly live music.

HOTELS

Hyatt Regency Rochester

125 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604

(585) 546-1234

Overlooking the Genesee River, this modern, upscale hotel is a 15-minute walk from The National Museum of Play and 2 miles from the East Avenue Historic District.

Courtyard by Marriott Rochester Downtown

390 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 504-2750

In an area with multiple hip bars and laid-back restaurants, this relaxed hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Rochester Museum and Science cetener and 2 miles from Highland Park.

Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown

155 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604

(585) 232-5000

A short walk from Kodak Hall, this relaxed hotel in a 1920s building with a central arboretum is next to the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center and 7 miles from Rochester Airport.

Inn On Broadway

26 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607

(585) 232-3595

This elegant boutique hotel in a landmark 1929 building is just a block and a half from Kodak Hall. Rooms are furnished in a refined, traditional style, and have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add gas fireplaces, hardwood floors, and whirlpool or soaking tubs.

Wyndham Rochester Downtown

70 State St, Rochester, NY 14614

(585) 355-4811

Off Interstate 490 and on the banks of the Genesee River, this relaxed hotel is a 10-minute walk from Kodak Hall. It’s also 8 miles from Rochester International Airport.

The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa

550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607

Phone: (585) 461-5010

This modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from the downtown area and Kodak Hall. Flat-screen TVs, desks, minifridges, microwaves and free WiFi are offered in each room, as well as contemporary decor and custom-designed beds. There’s an on-site grill restaurant and lounge, an indoor pool and a fitness center.